DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS
EASTER SEALS OF MA
484 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01608
Various Disability Services for Children and Adults
Assistive Technology, Disability Information, Recreation and Therapy Services.
Visit: www.eastersealsma.com
Phone: Voice: 800-244-2756
ENTERTAINMENT
VSA Arts
Directory of access information to arts and cultural organizations on
Web: www.vsamass.org
Phone: (Voice: 617-350-7713)
RESOURCES
ESMEREL'S COLLECTION OF DISABILITY RESOURCES
Lists of more than 200 disability related resources organized into category
throughout the country and world.
Web: www.esmerel.org
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER OF THE NORTH SHORE--COVERS
SEVERAL COMMUNITIES:
Offers many services to disabled including Peer Counseling, Housing
Assistance, Information and Referral, Advocacy and Education, Consumer
Advocacy Team, Information on Assistive Technology and Home Modification,
and other assistance.
Visit: www.ilcnsca.org
Call: 978-741-0077 Voice 978-745-1735 TTY
ACOUSTIC NEUROMA
Acoustic Neuroma (also known as vestibular schwannoma) is a benign schwann cell
growth that arises on the 8th cranial nerve between the brain to the inner ear. Many
suffer visible/outward signs of disabilities, such as balance/walking issues, facial nerve
function, etc, but even more have "invisible" signs of disabilities such as hearing loss,
tinnitus and debilitating headaches. Additional information can be found at:
www.ANAUSA.org (Acoustic Neuroma Association of the USA).
CONGRATULATIONS TO STAPLES, READING, MA,
HONORARY AWARD--DISABILITIES SUPPLIES AND SERVICES!!!
Staples has school and office supplies especially suited to people with disabilities. These items
include special writing instruments, software, notebooks and pads, software including Dragon
Naturally Speaking, Backpacks, etc.
Staples is committed to helping the public, especially those with special challenges or
disabilities. Staples certified professionals can offer assistance to solve PC (including Apples
and Dells) problems in the home, and at the store. They will diagnose and treat the computer,
removing viruses, spy ware, etc., and repair necessary issues, while explaining everything to
you. They will help you to understand your PC, including the basics.
For Product Assistance and Computer Help, feel free to contact the Reading Staples on
Walkers Brook Drive at 781-944-0563. Contact Mike Rodd, Sales Manager, for Disability
Supplies, and the other store managers, Uriah Bell and Waseem El-Begearmi. Chris Negron,
Tech Specialist, is available to assist with computer problems including Apples and Dells. They
are looking forward to helping the disabled and the public with products and service, specially
geared to help those with challenges.
CONTACT EMARC IN READING, MA FOR HELP WITH INFORMATION AND
REFERRAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION HELP, JOB ASSISTANCE AND PLACEMENT,
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES AND MANY OTHER SERVICES! Call: 781-
942-4888
Visit: www.theemarc.org
Seeking Employment for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of East Middlesex believes individuals with developmental disabilities
can work and live on their own. Community work provides a valuable
opportunity to build new relationships and opportunities to live more
independently. Friends, community agencies, businesses or local government
can help The Arc in offering new employment opportunities to individuals in
Wakefield and surrounding communities.
Beth Celona, The Arc’s Job Developer, is looking for a wide variety of work
opportunities. If you have a job lead in Wakefield, or would like additional
information regarding employment services, please contact Beth at 781-942-
4888, ext. 5023 or email bethc@theemarc.org.
The Arc of East Middlesex
www.theemarc.org
20 Gould Street
Reading, MA 01867